EGLIN YACHT CLUB

 Greetings fellow power boaters, sailors and those of us who simply love the scent of salt air in our nostrils and the sound of seagulls in the blue sky above! Our beautiful Eglin Yacht Club (EYC) celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2002 and all of us hope for many successful years to come. Here's a rundown on what our club is all about.

Eglin Yacht Club (EYC) is an "all ranks" club that provides the opportunity for qualified personnel interested in boating, fishing, Scuba diving or just being on or around the water to meet in a social environment. Owning a boat is not a requirement. The main EYC facility, Building 2816, is located on Ben's Lake just up the street from the Officer's Club. The Dive Activities Building 2808 is located south of the main building. EYC and the Dive Activities have many functions scheduled on a year-round basis.

Eligibility for EYC membership includes active duty and retired DOD; personnel TDY to Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, or the surrounding area; and DOD contractors.
Here are some of the many club-sponsored events:

  • Family Night occurs at 1830 hours on the 1st Saturday of each month and children are welcome. Normally, the menu includes hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and chips, but sometimes the volunteers who prepare the meal substitute pizzas, chili or some other tasty delight!
  • Membership Night is held at 1830 hours on the 3rd Friday of each month. An adult event, it includes the monthly EYC meeting followed by a multi-course sit-down dinner prepared by club volunteers or catered in from one of the local restaurants.
  • Dockage, complete with electric, water and TV cable is available at EYC for overnight stays at boating events, meetings, etc. Transient boaters affiliated with DOD who require transient dockage will need to make arrangements through the EYC Club Manager, Neil Schaible, at 850-678-7084. To phone the club or its answer machine, dial 850-651-3122.
  • Cruises and boating activities are scheduled for each month. They include a Commodore's Annual Champagne Cruise; canoe trips on local rivers; a progressive dinner by boat to different member's waterfront homes; and numerous fun trips and raft-ups at ports and anchorages in local waters and up and down the Gulf Coast.
  • Dive Activities are a key part of EYC. Certified divers who are EYC members can rent Scuba equipment, including a DAN oxygen kit, at bargain prices. Certified divers can get free tank fills for their personal tanks. The club hosts dive-related meetings at 1730 hours on the second Tuesday of each month. The club arranges local dive excursions and periodic dive trips to worldwide locations. For more details and a list of dive partners, see the EYC web site.
  • EYC "Sea Notes" Newsletter is published bi-monthly and complements the club's outstanding EYC web site . Site viewers can find the current and past editions of Sea Notes, see club photos, review the activity calendar, obtain an application and much more.
    Please check us out. I look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to our club.

    John Faris
    Commodore, Eglin Yacht Club

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